Keep away

verb

To stop someone or something from coming near.

To protect his food, the dog keeps everyone away.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To stop someone or something from coming near

Often appears as...

  • keep dog away
  • keep children away
verb

To stop oneself from doing something.

I am trying to keep away from sweets because I am on a diet.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To stop oneself from doing something

Often appears as...

  • keep away from sweets
  • keep away from smoking
verb

To not allow someone to touch or use something.

We keep the fragile items away from the children.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To not allow someone to touch or use something

Often appears as...

  • keep away from children
  • keep away from heat
verb

To stop someone or something from coming near.

To protect his food, the dog keeps everyone away.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To stop someone or something from coming near

Often appears as...

  • keep dog away
  • keep children away
verb

To stop oneself from doing something.

I am trying to keep away from sweets because I am on a diet.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To stop oneself from doing something

Often appears as...

  • keep away from sweets
  • keep away from smoking
verb

To not allow someone to touch or use something.

We keep the fragile items away from the children.
Visual representation of "keep away" - To not allow someone to touch or use something

Often appears as...

  • keep away from children
  • keep away from heat
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "keep away"
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Physical Distance

Emphasizes creating space for safety or privacy reasons.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Please keep away from the edge of the cliff for safety.
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Property Protection

Used to safeguard possessions from being touched or taken.

Illustration for Property Protection
Keep away from my laptop; I have important work saved on it.
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Avoiding Disturbance

A gentle request to maintain quiet or prevent interruptions.

Illustration for Avoiding Disturbance
Keep away from the study room to avoid disturbing her.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Distance

Emphasizes creating space for safety or privacy reasons.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Please keep away from the edge of the cliff for safety.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Property Protection

Used to safeguard possessions from being touched or taken.

Illustration for Property Protection
Keep away from my laptop; I have important work saved on it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Disturbance

A gentle request to maintain quiet or prevent interruptions.

Illustration for Avoiding Disturbance
Keep away from the study room to avoid disturbing her.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Distance

Emphasizes creating space for safety or privacy reasons.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Please keep away from the edge of the cliff for safety.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Property Protection

Used to safeguard possessions from being touched or taken.

Illustration for Property Protection
Keep away from my laptop; I have important work saved on it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Disturbance

A gentle request to maintain quiet or prevent interruptions.

Illustration for Avoiding Disturbance
Keep away from the study room to avoid disturbing her.
Visual representation of the word "Keep away"

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